This article examines the provision of friendly benefits and welfare services by British trade unions through a case study of the South Wales Miners' Federation. It engages with the historiography on these issues initiated ...

William D. Rubinstein's explores the meaning and history of genocide and discusses many misconceptions and exaggerations which are in the public consciousness today. Genocideincludes a clear and convincing examination of ...

David Ceri Jones’s landmark study situates the Welsh Methodist revival within the context of the international evangelical community that thrived particularly between 1735 and 1750 and that spanned many parts of Europe and ...

Modern historians have frequently maligned Henry III of England [1216-1272] for his entanglements in European affairs. However, this book moves past orthodox opinion to offer a reappraisal of his activities. Using Henry's ...

The thesis looks at the gentry involved in county government in Herefordshire
during the reign of Charles I, then examines the effects of the Civil War
and studies the changes in the personnel of the administration during ...

This article assesses the construction, characteristics and reception of a Nazi pantheon of heroes. It explores the relationship between villains and heroes in the internal dynamics of Nazi ideology before turning to ...

Leisure is a key aspect of modern living. How did our ancestors experience recreation in the past, and how does this relate to the present? To answer these questions, Peter Borsay examines the history of leisure in Britain ...